Wind turbines are an incredible source of renewable, carbon-neutral energy that can be deadly to bats. This week we talk to a scientist who's trying to fix that.
We sit down at EarthX with Dr. Sarah Fritts, an associate professor of wildlife ecology at Texas State University, to learn how she's working to keep bats away from critical renewable energy infrastructure.
Sound Credit: The bat sounds included at the beginning of the show were found on Montana State University's Acoustic Atlas, and are the copyright of Jeff Rice and Montana State University; Use of this audio file is allowed in accordance with the Creative Commons.
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